Author Archives: Science Media Centre
expert reaction to the IPBES global assessment report on biodiversity and ecosystem services
A report launched at the IPBES (Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services) plenary in Paris provides an overview … read more
social media’s effect on life satisfaction in adolescents
Much has been discussed about the role and influence of social media on young people, although there is a real … read more
expert reaction to two clinical trials looking at drugs modulating the hormone vasopressin’s biological pathway in people with autism spectrum disorder
Research published in Science Translational Medicine demonstrates that modulating the hormone vasopressin’s biological pathway enhanced social functioning in adult men … read more
expert reaction to the net zero report
A report published by The Committee on Climate Change states that the UK can end its contribution to global warming … read more
expert reaction to opinion piece on access to medical cannabis products
Reactions to an opinion piece published in the BMJ on the availability of medical cannabis in the UK. Dr Tom … read more
expert reaction to ruling on caster semenya appeal regarding athletes with differences of sex development and testosterone levels
Reactions to a ruling from the Court of Arbitration for Sport that athlete Caster Semenya must take testosterone lowering medication … read more
expert reaction to conference poster looking at rice and obesity
Research presented at the European Congress on Obesity states that an extra quarter cup of rice per person per day … read more
expert reaction to a study describing a recently recognized alzheimer’s-like brain disorder
Research published in the journal Brain describes a recently recognised brain disorder similar to Alzheimer’s disease. Dr Carol Routledge, Director … read more
expert reaction to conference poster looking at sugary drinks, energy consumption and obesity in children
Research presented in a conference poster at the European Congress on Obesity has found that in a survey of children … read more
expert reaction to sense of smell and death
Research published in the Annals of Internal Medicine shows that poor olfaction is associated with higher long-term mortality among older … read more
expert reaction to study investigating a potential biomarker for chronic fatigue syndrome / ME
Research published in PNAS suggests a potential biomarker for myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) Prof Chris Ponting, Chair of Medical … read more
beware creating fake news on mmr
By Fiona Fox This blog contains the thoughts of the author rather than representing the work or policy of the … read more
expert reaction to media reports that donald trump has spoken about the importance of vaccination
Reactions to news that Donald Trump spoke about the importance of vaccinations. Prof Adam Finn, Professor of Paediatrics, University of … read more
expert reaction to resignation of the shale gas commissioner
Expert reaction to news that the UK’s shale gas commissioner is resigning. Prof Peter Styles, Professor Emeritus of Applied and … read more
expert reaction to conference poster looking at kids’ weight and height, and risk of kidney cancer in adulthood
A conference poster presented at the European Congress on Obesity states that heavier and taller children are at greater risk … read more
expert reaction to conference poster looking at BMI, ill health and death
A conference poster presented at the European Congress on Obesity states that adults with severe obesity class III are 12 … read more
expert reaction to study on peanut allergy oral immunotherapy and allergic reactions
Research published in The Lancet demonstrates that immunotherapy for peanut allergies increased allergic reactions. Dr Alexandra Santos, MRC Clinician Scientist … read more
expert reaction to study decoding brain activity to speech
Research published in Nature demonstrates a neural decoder that uses cortical activity to synthesize audible speech. Prof Tom Otis, Chief … read more
expert reaction report that says over 20 million children worldwide missed out on measles vaccine annually in past 8 years
A report published by UNICEF states that over 20 million children worldwide missed out on measles vaccine annually in past … read more
expert reaction to study linking a food preservative to altered metabolism and insulin resistance
Research published in Science Translational Medicine shows that propionate, a common food preservative, increased weight gain and glucose production in … read more